Case Studies & Stories of Practice
United States
Encinitas ADU Policies: Expanding Housing Supply Through Infill Development
In land-constrained Encinitas, meeting demand for diverse and affordable housing is a growing challenge. With limited undeveloped land, the city is turning to infill housing — especially accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — to boost supply and offer more housing choices.
This case study examines how state-level reforms and local ordinances are working together to encourage ADU construction, helping address high housing prices and rents while diversifying housing types.
Explore how Encinitas is using ADU-friendly policies to meet housing needs.
Keywords: Encinitas ADU policy; accessory dwelling units; gentle density housing; affordable housing Encinitas; ADU construction incentives; small-scale multi-unit housing; infill housing solutions; housing supply California; missing middle housing; ADU ordinances
